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Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
The S1aladies OF Gagged Birds.

The melancholy part of the study OF
Gagged birds is the abundance of dis
eases to which they are liable. Espe-
cially during the winter and the early
spring the pathetic little captives are
apt to suffer and die in way which
makes the very fact of their captivity
reproach. After examining the grisly
catalogue of their complaints, we have
come to the conclusion that the excess
i've dizziness of their life in cages drives
them to the only indulgence which is
possible to them, that of overeating
themselves. The excited bird which
falls from its perch in the middle OF a
burst of song, smitten with apoplexy;
the hot and lumpy bird which is a
victim to hepatitis; the corpulent bird
whose figure no dandeliOn bird that
drags on existence by slipping tincture
of lobelia and drops of castor oil-au
these melancholy invalids would have
escaped their sad condition if they
could have resisted the tempting hemp
seed and the luscious milksop. But how
are they to drag life through their long
monotOnous daysP In the utter in
sipidity of aviary existence the open
and inexhaustible box of food dec0ys
them like vice, and they succumb 70
temptation, as Nine. Bovary did, FROM
sheer, unmitigated ennui. Sometimes,
in Tie latter stages of decline, all reti-
cence is thrown aside, and the unfort-
innate songster sits all day long at the
feeding-trough, Smelling and throwing
aside the food that it positively can not
swallow, and yet must be handling.
In these leaves or EPSON salts viii re-
duce; the epileptic sad cases Il live
spider is sometimes found beneficial,
as for hysterical human patients the
family doctor may recommend pam
tomime or fancy ball. We can not
but think that more study might with
advantage be given to the question of
the food of Gagged birds, since this
seems to be the difficulty upon which
their management always strikes. 1t
is curious that bird-fanciers persist in
feeding their charges with hempseed
probably because the irresponsible little
wretches gobble it up with so much
greediness. But this is no more rea-
son for giving it to them than the fact
that children like macaroOns would be
reason for feeding them daily upon
this undigestible dainty. Birds require
at least as much care as children in
selecting for them, not what they pre-
fer, but what is best.-The S0turday
RecieW.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
mot Strangers There"

TO whom would heavens doors so freely
open
As to little child,
Who stands with timid feet upon its TIRES
hold,
Lovely and unde1led?
An such an one, OF late was lowly lying
With fast receding breath;
Over her face the first, last shadow falling
She was afraid Of death.
Her loved ones said, "Oh, do not fear to enter
That land, so wide and fair"
To all their words of cheer she could but an
II do not know them thereI'
But, even as she spoke, her hands were
In sudden, sweet surprise:
And the reflection Of some dawning splendor
Uumed her wondering eyes.
No longer clinging to her tender watchers,
And darkened by their woe,
She looked as ii she saw some loved ono
beckon,
And was in haste to go.
What she beheld we saw not, and her rapture
Our hearts not yet might share,
But with last, bright smile she whispered
'aThey are not strangers therey"
Francis L. Mace.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
Assistants in Society.

The matter of assistants at afternoon
receptions and teas is problem,
writes Washington correspondent of
the New York Herald 1t is az easy
compliment for hostess of position to
pay to some friend or acquaintance to
ask her to assist her in receiving callers
or to pour her tea. Hostesses, how
ever, are not always allowed to invite
them to do so, as these assistants more
often volunteer, and it seems to be
quite the fashion this year for assist
ants to offer their services. One wo-
man who was about TO give tea re-
Gently was surprised at the beginning
of the afternoon to have a young girl
walk in and say:
'As you are such stranger here l
am sure that can be of great assist
ance 10 you, as know every one.
will pour tea for YOU and she poured
it and had quite a domesticated air in
the house.
One family living here, whose after
Moons for receiving callers are always
so well attended that the uninitiated
wonder, regularly spend the rest of the
week drumming up customers for their
teapot and punch bowl. They seized
upon an amiable foreign minister the
other day, saying: BE sure now
and come this time! We are going to
have some of that good punch, and
that pretty young lady that you adj
mired SO much will be there. Oh, do
be sure and comet
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

Upon being recently asked by a
friend whether it was his intention to
complete certain work historical of
Scotland'S theology which it was re-
ported he had commenced some time
since, President McCoSh replied: Il
had work to do, and season to do
it, in Scotland. The work was done
imperfectly, and the season is past
There are few who now remember me
in my old country, which, though now
far from it, | love more than ever.
Nothing now written by me would ex-
cite any interest in Edinburgh, where
younger generation must do the work
assigned them. may have some little
work to do in this country in philoso-
ply and in Princeton college, and then
must pass away and be forgotten"
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

remembered, in all Northumberland
ghost stories, the summons was dis
tinctly enunciated three times.)
"W-w-well, my dear" suffered
Mr.. Buttonball, holding tight to the
arms of his chair lest his teeth should
chatter him off from it.
81 have brought message from the
other world, Benedict" solemnly ut
tered The Presence. You want to
marry againr'
''N-not if you object to 1t, my
DEAR" faltered the shaking widower.
"I-I-that is"
peace! Disturb not the voices of a
higher sphere
mo, my dear, 1 won't" said the
submissive husband.
"Peace, I say!'' Hephsibah's old way
of putting him down, without a loop
hole for argument) land listen, you
are absolved from your promise to con-
tract no second marriage. You are a
free agent. My eyes are opened now
to many things, among them the folly
of my earthly jealousies. Go, marry
whom you will. and my blessing rest
upon your bride. The word is spoken,
the oracle is closed"
Slowly the brown-ginghamed form
reiterated backward, with cleaning
spectacles and uplifted finger, through
the buttery door, into the back kitchen,
while Uncle ButtOnball sat staring and
transfxed with an agony of supersti-
tious terror.
HE has really asked you to marry
him, PaAlina?"
Yes. really" said Paulina Pepper,
her blooming face all smiles and dim
pies. ''And I'm so glad! Because
there can't be any harm in owning it
now Dorothy dear-I did like him ever
so much!''
''He's a very nice old mani mean
middlc-aged gentleman" said Dorothy
Martin, demurely. But thought he
had determined never to marry again.
''Oh, that's all settled" cried Paul
ina, looking complacently down at the
red shine of her garnet engagement
ring. "He thinks he has had vision
that his departed wife appeared to
him and released him from his vows"
dear mc!'' said Dorothy. ''How
very stranger'
''Of course the dear fellow must have
been asleep and dreaming, though.
Don't you think sop
Undoubtedly" said Dorothy.
''For-what are you laughing at,
dear?" Paulina Pepper broke off to
say.
Nothing, nothing; only it seems SO
ridiculous that in this age of the world
people can believe in ghosts"' cried
Dorothy, giving way to a hearty peal
of laughter, as she caught up her en-
broidery and hurried out of the room.
Frank Worrall followed her.
Dorothy" he said, lit was your
What do you mean?"
THE ghost"
prove it if you canT cried Doro-
thy, saucily. And that was all she
would ever admit--NcW York Daily
NelCS.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
A Dreadful Contingency.

You may have heard that the south
ern country is booming. THEY'VE got
faro banks and saloons, and crooks,
and cable cars, aud real-estate agents.
and subscription lists. and Marcus
Meyer. and other evidences of civiliza-
ton. And I'm told il isn't San Fran
cisco capital that is doing it. either.
In fact. it is undeniable that the new
settlers deSpise Us To some extent. and
are already beginning to dream of
making the Golden Gate the extreme
entrance 10 Los Angeles. Those are
eastern people with money. Thsv've
come out to settle and to develop
things and have a good time. 4 Young
couple who arrived lately went to a
real-estate agent the other dav to in
quire concerning an investment. The
lady was apparently as deeply interest
ed As the gentleman.
IL have an elegant piece of property
at Pasadena. said he Pasadena is
the modern Garden OF Eden
Its very pretty. and I'd like 10 live
there; but there are 50 many people
there for their health, Won know
''COnsumptives. You mean. Yes: but
there are sick people everywhere. =
Yes, bu; consumption REQUIRES n
great deal of pure air, am told. ana
I'm afraid the consumptives Will use M
all the good air, and we'll get sick. -
S0H Francisco Csroatc!e.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
The Beginning Of the End.

The b. ginning OF disease is slight debil-
ity or disorder of some Of the vital organs,
the Stomach, the Liver, or the bowels usual
~. There are dyspeptic symptoms, the liver
is troublesome, the skin grows tawny and un-
healthy looking, there are pains in the right
side or through the right shoulder blade.
The climax is often an utter prostration of
the physical energies, perhaps fatal issue.
But if the difficulty is met in time with Hos
letter Stomach Bitters. which is always eff
fective as a remedy, and it should be resorted
to at an early stage; there will be no reason
to apprehend those injurious, subsequent eff
fects often entailed by entirely cur
ed diseases. Far better is it, also, to en-
ploy this cafe medical agent in fever and
ague, and other malariat complaints than
quinins and other potent drugs. which, even
when they do prove effeclual for time.
ruin the stomach and impair the general
health.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
Life In the Paris Sewers,

is possible, for a short time to the robust.
but the majority of refined persons would
prefer Immediate death to existence in their
reeking atmosphere. How much more re-
volling to be in ones self a LIVING SEWER.
But this is actually the case with those in
whom inactivity of the liver drives the lie.
fuse matter of the body to escape through
the lungs, breath, the pores, kidneys and
bladder. 1t is astonishing that life remains
in such dwelling. DR., Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" restores normal purity
10 the system and reDews the whole being
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

E. B. Coons. late chief clerk in Su-
perintendent ThompsOh's Office, at Lin,
coin, Neh., is supposed to have fed tC
parts unknown. While 50 employed
he was charged with having defrauded
the B. s. NJ. railroad company by false
vouchers, ON which he collected the
money. He is under Indictment in the
district court, and was to have been
tried at the term which opens in few
days. He was prominent society
young man and bore good reputation
until this charge came up.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
Freaks Of Lightning.

The most terrific thunderstorm on record is
renorted to be one which occurred many
wears ago in the small village of Chateau
neuf les Monsters, in the department OF
Bases Alpes During the time OF service
the village church WAS struck BY three
masses OF fire falling in rapid succession.
Nine people were killed and efgh'y two
wounded: all had psralized limbs IS well -
sustaining other injruies. The cure OF Mcu-
steirs, who had come over to assist q mass
was found, after the first confusion had IN
some degree subsidized, lifeless. severely
SCARED and paraly1td. His garments were
torn and burnt, the gold lace of his stole
melted and the silver buckles of his shoes
broken and thrown to the other end OF the
church. He suffered from the injuries he
had received for two months, and his arms
were parali1ed forever.
The church was filed with q thick black
smoke, through which the only light to be
seen was The flames Of the burning clothes
of the poor creatures who had been struck.
A young child was torn from its mothers
arms and thrown about six PAGES from her,
A youth at that moment chanting the Epistle
felt as if seized by the throat and then was
thrown outside of the church door, the missile
being torn from his hands and riven to pieces.
A young man in this neighoorhOod was very
low, and his friends said, dying from Con.
sumption, but after taking bottle Of Piso's
Cure he recovered.-E. w. Spann, Chapel
Hill, Texas. All the dogs in aud about the
church were killed as they lay or stood, and
the officiating priest alone, clothed in silk
received no injury.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

The Crawford county, iowa, fair asso-
citation has been disbanded and the
grounds and improvements at DeDison
will shortly be sold to pay a small in
debte duess of $3.50. This is the Oldest
fair organization in that part of the
state. the first exhibition having been
gwen twenty FIVE years ago. and since
that time the fairs have been Of annual
occurrence.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
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Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

John Puryear, 4 colored man of
Clarke County, Georgia, had two
daughters about to marry. He wanted
to give each Il dover, bnt he was poor
in everything except chiidcen, 50 he
gave the Young women the use of
these, and n the double wedding pre-
sented papers showing that four Young
PuryearS, two To each bride, were
legally bound 10 tiIeir sisters until they
should come of are.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

Mrs. Mary Silva, aged 90, the wife of
a sailor, committed sulcioe at Boston
because she had been accused of ibfid.l
ity to her husband by his brothers wife.
TIE unfortunate woman was about to
become a mother.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24
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Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

News hiss been I,ceIved OF . dread
full accident or tragedy that occurred
Thu sday about six miles northwest OF
Jefferson, Iowa. a small farm house
occupied by . man named Lueklum was
entirely consumed at o'clock In the af-
ternoon ard Lucklum's aged father, wife
and son were burntd to death therein.
Two neIghboring women saw The fames
and tried to get in, bat the doors were
fastened with the occupants inside.
This, together With the fact that q gun
and revolver were found near the
chsrrtd remains Of the old man, indi-
cate foul plAy-poss.bly murder and
suede.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

General "Jeb" Stuart's little danrh.
ter used 10 ride on horseback to her
fathers camp and give him challenge
TO run q race. And then away they
would 90. madcap fashion. over fences
and across fields. This daughter.
Miss Virginia Pelham Stuart. was mar
RED at Staunton. Va, few DAYS 400
TO Robert Page Waller. of Norfolk.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

MozTE's NERVE FooD has proved t.
be the most remarkable remedy, for ner
vous exhaustion, tired out, over worked
persons ever produced. ltglves relief at
once with no reaction. 1t will beyond
doubt, stop the liquor appetite, and has
created more excitement ell over the
country than all other discoveries COM
bined. Cheap for a wonder.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

"Her face 30 fair. as hesh il seemed not,
But heavenly portrait Of bright angels hue,
Clear IS the sky, without blame or blot,
Through goOdly mixture Of compleziOns due,
And in her cheeks the vermeil red did show -
This il the poets description Of . woman
whose physical system vas in . perfectly
sound and healthy state, with every function
acting properly. and is the enViAble coadi
ton Of its fair patrons produced By DIR.
Pierce's "FavOrite Prescription" Any
druggists.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

In Is so EvERYWHkRR-R
gist at Hiattsville, Kas, 81, 81
Aliens Lung Balsam: .It
ing throat and lung remedy !.
81 satisfa ction. | cheerfalIy
Buy the large $l.0e hOlllo n
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

Owing TO lack Of Cal
meyers sugar retineriae Q,
were closed Wendesday,
large number Of persons "a
.nent
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

the trial OF the &C.,
train wreckers has been
ry 81.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

Two children of farmer named John
GRADER, of Masslllon, Ohio, died Satur.
day from trlchirosis. Three other men,
hers Of the familv are dangerously sick.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

An eighteen inch vein
been discovered near Stab,
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-02-24

Piso's Remedy for Caiarrh is agreeable {,
use. 1t is not liquid o. snuff. soc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-09
open-AIr Concert Committees.

The Open-Air Concert General Commit
tee has appointed the following sub-com-
mittees to solicit funds for the sustenance
of concerts during the ensuing season. The
success of the enterprise depends entirely
upon the manner in which these commit
tees perform the duty intrusted to them. The
concerts are exceedingly popular with the
general public at all times, but this year of
boom,n when the concerts will do so
much to give the city a reputation for at
tractiveness, the committees should receive
the heartiest encouragement:
First district Front to west side Of Third
street, inclusive)-Wm. A. Parker, Chair
man J. e. Mills, w. W. Marvin, Jr., DR..
]. H. Parkinson, Henry Hebron, VIM.
Hanlon, W. r. Felter, II. w. Carroll, A.
Andrew, Jas. c. Sepulveda, Arthur NJ. Sey-
mour. Lieutenant f. Birdsall, ]. E. Ferry
SEQ. Wiseman.
Second district least side Third to west
side Sixth, inclusive)-George F. Parker
Chairman w. L. Benning, F. I. Johnson,
w. r. Ormsby, ]. 0. Coleman, Arthur
Wilson, J. E. Ferry, Ed. Frazer, Frank
Hickman.
Third district least side Sixth to west
side Ninth, inclusive)-JohnB Barrett, Chair
man E. n. Thomas, W. w. Rhoads, John
Breuner, Jr., Geo. w. Watson, Thos. f
Gleason, W. e. Osborn.
Fourth district (all east of Ninth street,
C. E. Burnham, Chairman, Frank Girls
void, W. NJ Hatch, J. NJ. Morrison, Henry
Gerber, A. Burger, Louis Nicolaus.
For the railroad shops-C. C. Bonte
Chairman, r. II. Palmer, Stewart Yer
nance, ]. G. Clifford, John Macarthur
Charles Day.
Special committees-On Plaza and Capt.
tol Grounds-Dr. J. II. Parkinson, w. E
Osborn. On Band Stands and Lights
Geo. T. Parker, William Hanlon, w. II
Hamilton. On Music-W. r. 0rmsby
f. T. Johnson. Special Reception Com
mittee for Visitors-J. O. Coleman, Jas. e
Mills. c. r. Dillman.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-09
Presentation to Judge Buckley.

Yesterday, about P. NJ, Captain Matt
Karcher stepped into Judge Buckley's
office at the old City Hall building, and in
formed him that there was a case, over
looked in the morning, which, to do Justice
TO a prisoner, should have been heard :;
and, as the officers who were to be wit
nesses were then present, he suggested that
it be taken up at once. The Judge was
feeling far from well, but he Immediately
acquiesced, and, going into the Court
room, found the entire police force pres
ent. Before he had time to express aston
ishment at such an array of swearing
talent, City Attorney Hart addressed him,
and in neat little speech presented him,
on behalf of the department, with hand
some silver salver, bearing Bohemian glass
decanter and goblets, for use on his desk
in the Courtroom. The Judge, despite his
surprise, responded with his accustomed
readiness, expressing great qualification
at receiving such a testimonial of regard
from the officers, and before closing made
some very appropriate remarks as to his
and their duty. Referring to old friends
on the force, he spoke very kindly of Cap
tain karcher. which neeessitated brief
response from him. Chief Dillman was
also called upon, and had a few words to
say, indorsing what had been said by those
preceding him. By permission of the
Chief, the Captain then declared all the
force off duty tor a short time, and the
entire party adjourned to get cigar or
" something
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-09

The names of the newly organized cadet
company are given below. The company
will probably elect the balance of the Off
GERS in few weeks: Edwin NJ Stevens,
Thomas ]. Haley, Chas. C. Herzog, Henry
F. Hansche, Samuel L. Howe Henry Don
ahue, Emile F. Bauer, Walter Cunningham,
Frank NJ. Woodson, George r. Sherburn,
Edgar NJ. Sheehan. Jesse r. May John H.
Wiseman, Robert G. Potter, VIM. r. Flint,
James G. Rodgers, R. Morrow Hamilton,
Charles Vogel, George u. Wait. Daniel
Hurley, Howard r. Martin, Edward /.
Nathan, John It. Infeld, John Mckee,
Frederick C. Tracy, Charles H, Lusk,
Herbert o. Tozer, Henry c. Castorf,
John E. Pearson, William G. Scheinnser,
George H. Freeman, Edgar g. Caldwell,
Charles H. Mcclure, Burt s. Tanquary,
George Cook, Arthur NJ. Goodhue, Charles
S. Alvoid, Frank w. Taylor, Fred Friuke,
John n. Blair, Sherman T. Smith, f. J..
Ruhstaller, Chris c. Lagos. Fred Van Horn,
Charles B. Brier, Charles F. Kehrer. Ed
ward d. Beaumont, William V. Kellogg,
Horatio F. Harper, Chris N. Cook, Frank
J. Sullivan, Edwin NJ. Stevens, Henry s.
Linnell, Henry c. May, Lucius Powers,
Henry Nicholas, Jr., William S. Howe,
Homer c. Mckee, Edward West, julius B.
Phillips, Herbert Ripley, Edward NJ Lynn,
George L. Chadderdon.
We learn that Lieutenant Thomas j.
Wiseman will be appointed by Colonel
Guthrie as Adjutant of the First Artillery
Regiment
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-09
Had "Bin to a weddfn'."

Yesterday forenoon a telephone message
was received at the station-house, COM
planning that drunken woman was max
ing trouble on Seventeenth street, between
l and ]. Officer Sullivan proceeded to the
locality and found that Mrs. Lower, who
81 likes her drink" had, after creating a
sensation in the neighborhood, ensconced
herself beneath the steps of a residence,
and virtually taken possession of the prem
Uses, growing at all who approached her
like cross dog. When the officer arrived
she was gone" and had to be taken to the
lookup in a hack. In answer to question
propounded at the station-house, she stated
that she had "wint to weddin last night,
and got droonk." She was taken into the
women's cell. and Immediately threw her.
self face downward upon the floor, and in a
few seconds appeared to be unconscious be-
cause of drunken slumber. Judge Buckley
and City Attorney Hart happened to be
present. and the latter thought he would
try the effect of music upon her. He began
humming an Irish Tilt and before he had
executed many bars of it one of the
womans feet began to move, then to
witch, a few seconds later she was wrig-
Cling all over. BY and by she managed to
arise upon her knees. and gently muir
INJURED, "Arrah, git forninst me, darlin +,
and give me (hic) sight of yel" Letters
can be addressed to the City Attorney at
the old City Hall building.)